Alumni News
ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ University isnβt just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio β itβs where more than 280,000 alumni earned degrees that propelled them forward on pathways to success.
From boardrooms and creative studios to nonprofits and the skies above, Golden Flashes are leading with purpose and passion. Their stories of innovation, leadership and impact showcase a boldness of spirit that is undeniably ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ β where education transforms lives and values like respect and compassion are more than ideals; they are core values to live by. Read on for stories of Golden Flashes around the globe who are doing extraordinary things.
John and Fonda Elliot Receive Honorary Degrees for Their Extraordinary Contributions
Jan. 6, 2025
On Saturday, Dec. 14, both John and Fonda received their Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the healthcare field and to ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ.
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This Giving Tuesday, Support The Cause That Matters Most To You
Oct. 17, 2024
When you give through ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ, you start a ripple effect that empowers innovation, improves lives and fosters progress.
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The ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ University Alumni Association Announces New Members for Its National Board of Directors
Aug. 27, 2024
The following new members have been appointed to serve on the National Alumni Board of Directors for terms commencing July 1:
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ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign
July 29, 2024
ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ University recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. Forever Brighter was a comprehensive fundraising campaign that launched its public phase in 2021 with a goal of raising $350 million to support student scholarships,β¦
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ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ Alumna DβAndra Mull, Ph.D., on Giving Back to the University that Gave So Much to Her
June 5, 2024
βWere it not for what I learned from a student affairs professional at ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ, this journey would not be the path Iβm on today.β
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Carl Walz, β77
May 31, 2024
Carl Walz, β77, has spent 231 days in space - and it all began with a physics degree and the Air Force ROTC program at ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ. From a nuclear lab to the cockpit of a jet plane to the crew compartment in a rocket ship, Carl attests that his career has been βa wild ride.ββ¦
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From Passion to Purpose
May 30, 2024
Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing.
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Institute Explores Peace and Conflict
May 20, 2024
LaKaleb Bowen, β24, is a criminology and justice studies major who admits to becoming captivated by ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμβs education-abroad programs, noting that his most recent trip to Kigali, Rwanda, was an extraordinary experience focused on peace and conflict in the country.
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Sharing Their Love of Education with Future Generations
May 1, 2024
ΠΤΈ£ΞεΤΒΜμ University has held a special place in the hearts of Lynda Grieves and her husband George βBillβ Grieves Jr., β58, who passed away in 2019. For their 60th wedding anniversary, Bill and Lynda chose to create a scholarship through a charitable gift annuity instead ofβ¦
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Rollie, β64, and Frances Layfield Help Students Build Skills for Success
May 1, 2024
Hard work and discipline are a driving force for Rollie Layfield, β64, and they have served him well throughout his life and his career in business. He credits both his degree program in business administration and his time in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)β¦
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